Fluffy and Furry Saviours : On Sweet Wings and a Prayer
25.4.15
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| {Feathered friend illustration : On Sweet Wings and a Prayer © Shell-Sherree} |
It's a time of respect and remembrance for all those who have given their lives for their country and those who continue to put themselves on the line today. Hundreds of thousands of animals have served and protected, too. From dogs to donkeys, camels to horses ~ and cats {mostly on ships, but yes, they served!} ~ there are countless tales to be told.
And valiant little carrier pigeons gave far more than their weight in hearts of gold, both close to home and abroad. You can read the touching story here of how carrier pigeons helped our troops fighting in Papua New Guinea in WWII. I'm reminded of this quote from A Midsummer Night's Dream, "Though she be but little, she is fierce!"
In the here and now, animals help soldiers with wounded souls to heal, thanks to organisations such as The Dog Squad which unites rescue dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD. I spend much of Anzac Day sniffling back tears but some, like these, are happy ones.
Wishing you a peaceful and loving day. Lest we forget.
